Press Release:
Genesee Community College (GCC) is proud to announce that student Emma Sternberg has received the prestigious 47th Annual Tom Hope Memorial Media Scholar Award presented by the Rochester Association for Film Arts and Sciences (RAFAS).
The award recognizes one outstanding media student from each of the Rochester area's ten colleges. Sternberg, a standout in GCC's Media Arts program, was nominated by GCC faculty for her exceptional academic performance, high character and the quality of her media work.
"Emma represents everything we strive for in our students - creativity, dedication and a passion for storytelling," said Barry Chow, director of Humanities, Global Languages and Media Arts at GCC. "Her work not only reflects her talent, but also her commitment to professional growth. We are thrilled to see her receive this well-deserved recognition."
As part of the Tom Hope Memorial Media Scholar Program, Sternberg participated in a professional portfolio review session in February, where she received feedback from practicing media professionals, collaborated with peers from other colleges and began building a local professional network. In April, she showcased her best media project at the annual Tom Hope Memorial Media Scholar Award Ceremony, where she was honored alongside other top scholars.
In addition to the recognition, Sternberg received a cash grant to support her continued education and media production goals. The award encourages recipients to pursue careers in the Rochester area and carry on the mentoring legacy of Tom Hope - a revered media professional and mentor whose impact spanned eight decades. To learn more about the Tom Hope Memorial Media Scholar Program, please visit: https://rafasny.org/resources/scholarships/
For more information contact Vice President, Development, Admissions and External Affairs Justin M. Johnston at 585-345-6809, or via email: jmjohnston@genesee.edu.
